Key and Electronic Device Locator/Holder

ABSTRACT

A device for retrieval of keys or small electronic devices while stored in clothing pockets, handbags, purses, backpacks, fanny packs, briefcase or other similar carrying cases or packs. The length and flexibility allows the device to drape outside the pocket or bag for easy and quick retrieval of keys or electronic devices. The device is comprised of a clasp at one end to attach keys or electronic devices, a length of flexible material and at the other end a ring for attaching ornaments, flashlights, personal protection devices, door openers or other similar devices.

BACKGROUND

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a key and electronic device locator/holder. Specifically the invention pertains to a device that allows the user to attach keys or electronic devices and locate them readily in a purse, backpack, fanny pack, pocket, briefcase or such bag by means of allowing the device to drape over the outside of said bag without being attached.

2. Brief Description of Prior Art

Bags, purses, pockets and similar containers that are typically used to carry keys or electronic devices such as cell phones are often cluttered and disorganized making it difficult to easily locate and retrieve said items thus causing a delay. As an example, urgent phone calls may be delayed in being placed or quick entry into your car or home may be hindered.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The device allows the user to attach either one key, group of keys, an electronic device or a combination thereof to one end. On the opposite end the user may attach, if desired, accessories such as ornaments, flashlights, personal protection devices, door openers or other desirable devices or attachment or combination thereof. The device is of a length and flexibility so as to allow the user to place the key or electronic device end into a purse, backpack, briefcase, pocket or bag while the opposite end drapes outside the purse, backpack, briefcase, pocket or bag. The device shall not be affixed or attached to the interior or exterior of the purse, backpack, briefcase, pocket or bag. This will allow the user to easily retrieve and pull out their keys or electronic device and reduce searching or rummaging through their purse, backpack, briefcase, pocket or bag.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1( a) is the front elevation of the invention. FIGS. 1( b) and 1(c) are partial side views of the invention showing each end.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the invention in one example of use.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the key or electronic device end shown in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFFERED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1( a) is the front elevation view of the key and electronic device locator/holder 8. 10 shows the swiveling spring hook ring combination. The swiveling spring hook ring combination is attached to the flexible strap like material 14 by means of folds 22 which are secured by rivet 12 as further detailed in FIG. 1( b). At opposite end of 10 a ring 16 is attached to 14 by means of folds 22 which are secured by rivet 12. Charm like ornament 20, but not limited thereto, is attached to ring 16 by means of a split ring 18 as further detailed in FIG. 1( c).

FIG. 1( b) is a partial side view of the key and electronic device locator/holder 8. The flexible strap like material 14 is inserted through the ring portion of the swivel hook ring combination 10 and folded over. The fold 22 is then secured by means of rivet 12 thereby affixing the swivel hook ring combination 10 to the strap 14.

FIG. 1( c) is a partial side view of the key and electronic device locator/holder 8. The flexible strap like material 14 is inserted through the ring 16 and folded over. The fold 22 is then secured by means of rivet 12 thereby affixing the ring 16 to the strap 14. Split ring 18 is attached to charm like ornament 20, but not limited thereto.

FIG. 2 is a perspective of the key and electronic device locator/holder 8. Locator 8 is draped over the edge 26 of purse like bag 24 thereby affording the user the ability to locate their keys or electronic device quickly and conveniently. The ornament 20 is displayed on the outside of purse like bag 24 and the exposed portion of the flexible strap like material 14 provides the user with a functional and attractive accessory.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the key and electronic device locator/holder 8 attached end in use. The key(s) 28 are attached by means of swivel spring hook ring combination 10 are shown in the interior of purse like bag 24. Key and electronic device locator/holder 8 is draped over edge 26, draping from exterior to interior of purse like bag 24.

Invention Description

It is demonstrated that the present invention provides the means to readily locate keys or electronic devices and quickly retrieve them without hindrance of attachment to a purse, backpack, briefcase, pocket or bag. Further, by providing the length of flexible strap material the invention offers the ability to locate keys or electronic devices even when not draped over the exterior of the purse, backpack, briefcase, pocket or bag.

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1. A flexible material strap of which length accommodates various depths of purses, backpacks, briefcases, pockets and bags.
 2. Said strap as defined in claim 1 shall be comprised of flexible materials of synthetic or natural fiber, cloth, rope, leather or metal or a combination thereof of which materials may be braided, woven, sewn or linked.
 3. Said strap as defined in claim 1 having closed folds on opposite ends so as to affix a ring, split or solid, or key ring or manual activated spring hook, swivel or fixed. Said folds shall be securely closed thereby fixing said ring(s) or latch by rivet, sewing, heat treatment, solder, glue, vulcanization, welding, crimping, tying or other method appropriate for strap composition.
 4. Said strap as defined in claim 1 having a secured fold as described in claim 3, shall have attached by the fold a ring, split or solid, or manually activated spring hook, swivel or fixed, for the purpose of attaching keys or electronic devices.
 5. Said strap as defined in claim 1 at the opposite end as described in claim 4 and having a secured fold as described in claim 3, shall have attached by the fold a ring, split or solid, or manually activated spring hook, swivel or fixed, for the purpose of attaching an ornament, flashlight, personal protection device, door opener or other desirable device or attachment. 